Acetyl Arginine

INCI: ACETYL ARGININE

CAS Number
155-84-0 (Nα-Acetyl-L-arginine)
Function
Skin conditioning, antistatic, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restriction; amino acid derivatives are generally accepted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

CIR has reviewed amino acid alkyl amides as a class and generally found them safe as used. Individual MoS for this specific ingredient not published.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acetyl Arginine safe in cosmetics?

CIR has reviewed amino acid alkyl amides as a class and generally found them safe as used. Individual MoS for this specific ingredient not published. The EU classifies Acetyl Arginine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Acetyl Arginine allowed in the EU?

Acetyl Arginine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acetyl Arginine do in cosmetics?

Acetyl Arginine functions as: Skin conditioning, antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 155-84-0 (Nα-Acetyl-L-arginine).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acetyl Arginine?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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